Event Brief
Sep 1, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
Oil supertankers hit by projectiles near Strait of Hormuz
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Two oil supertankers were struck by projectiles while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime security consultant, Marisks, said. Separately, Iranian state TV quoted President Masoud Pezeshkian saying Iran would take reciprocal action if the US returns to its commitments in a June Memorandum of Understanding.
WHO: Marisks; Masoud Pezeshkian (quoted by Iranian state TV)
WHAT: Oil supertankers were struck by projectiles while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz; Pezeshkian said Iran would take reciprocal action if the US returns to its commitments in a June Memorandum of Understanding.
WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: No specific cause was reported for the projectile strikes.
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